After no movement for more than four months, a newly adjusted substitute of what some call the state's "don't-say-gay bill" advances in the House K-12 Education Committee and may be headed for a floor vote.
After lots of comments, the House JudiciaryB Committee on a 7-4 vote gave a favorable report for House Bill 189, which sends the bill to House Rules, the final stop before a floor vote. The bill would remove restrictions on carrying a weapon in most cases.
Updates on North Carolina legislation on Medicaid expansion deal depending on passage of state budget, medical marijuana bill proceeding to the house, the SAVE Act was introduced to the House and Senate, changes to the foster care system, and 2023 tax cuts are being considered.